Cancer affects more than one in 3 of us in our lifetimes. The UK already has high survival rates. Better screening and diagnosing cancer earlier and faster will further improve this.

Since the early 1990s, the incidence rates of all cancers in the UK have increased by 12%. In 2014, there were 357,000 new cases of cancer diagnosed. By 2035, there will be an estimated 500,000 people diagnosed with cancer in the UK each year.

While more than half of people receiving a cancer diagnosis will now live 10 years or more, there is more that could be done to improve patient outcomes and long-term quality of life.

There are 2 phases to the competition. In phase 1 applicants can receive up to £100,000 for feasibility projects. A further £1 million could be available to develop their solutions in phase 2. These solutions must meet the needs of the NHS.

Competition information

the competition is open, and the deadline for applications for phase 1 is 6 September 2017